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Free Commissioner of Oaths services now offered at The Centre

January 25, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              Burlington, ON:  The Centre for Skills Development & Training now offers Commissioner of Oath services for anyone who needs settlement assistance. There is no cost for this service, and appointments are available at … Continue reading

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2011 Holiday Hours at The Centre

Most Centre sites will closed from Friday, December 23, 2011, to Sunday, January 1, 2012, with the exception of our Employment Services sites in Burlington, Clarkson, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville. These sites will be open on Friday, December 23 and … Continue reading

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Employment services available for job-seekers, newcomers and employers in Clarkson

December 5, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mississauga, ON:  At an open house on December 1, government representatives, community partners and members of the public were invited to learn more about the free employment services offered by The Centre for Skills … Continue reading

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Cancellation Notice: Commissionaires Great Lakes Job Fair, Nov. 23

The Commissionaires Great Lakes job fair, which was to be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at the Bay Area Learning Centre has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you are a job seeker, The Centre can help … Continue reading

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The Power of Partnerships: Exploring Experiential Learning in Halton

For Immediate Release HALTON – For young people today, venturing down a career path can be daunting. The economy has been slow to recover and job prospects in some industries remain scarce for those just entering the workforce. This challenging … Continue reading

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Job Fair: Security Guard Services with Commissionaires Great Lakes, Nov. 23

Are you considering a career in the field of Security Guard Services? Attend a job fair at The Centre for Skills Development & Training for Commissionaires Great Lakes. WHEN: Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 3:00 – 7:00 pm WHERE: The Centre for … Continue reading

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Local skilled trades training program helps women achieve their dreams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burlington, ON:  Four students in the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) Enhanced General Carpentry program were recognized with scholarships at a ceremony held yesterday at The Centre for Skills Development & Training. The four scholarship winners are: … Continue reading

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Summer in Smallywood video game makes learning fun for young adults

September 15, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BURLINGTON, ON: Video games have a reputation for being frivolous time-wasters that prevent young adults from doing better in school or at work. Summer in Smallywood, a series of video games developed by The … Continue reading

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Newcomer finds career success after enhancing her understanding of Canadian business English

Burlington, ON: As a newcomer and holder of a Master’s degree in tourism from her home country, Aneta Romanova was having trouble finding a good job in Canada. She finally found career success after significantly improving her English language skills … Continue reading

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ELT program still accepting registrations for session starting August 9

For Immediate Release Burlington, ON: The Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program for internationally trained professionals is still accepting registrations for a new session beginning August 9. The ELT program provides: Advanced business English training Employment preparation workshops, plus an overview of the Canadian … Continue reading

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